Does anyone know where we will and will not be allowed to place the GPS with the new law beginning Jan 1st? I went to DMV.CA.GOV and wasn't able to find it. Please help.

 

two seconds with google

http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/w...in-california/
http://mohavebusiness.com/government...e-effect-jan-1

 

wait what? i didn't even know it was illegal! oh well, i have a in-dash unit now...

 

so right in the middle of the car above the radio deck is not permitted, but all the way in the left corner is? am i getting that right?

 

This law has been in place for years but it only applied to stickers, for sale signs, parking permits, etc. Now they've discovered that some people aren't smart enough to keep their GPS/Navigator from blocking their view of the road and added these devices to the existing law. What's funny is, the law only applies if the device is stuck to your windshield. Some people stick them on the dash, possibly blocking their view, and are legal.

BTW it gives an officer probable cause to stop you and then they can look your car over a little closer for other violations.

Be safe folks, don't block your view when driving.

 

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/07-08/..._enrolled.html

 

theres also a new texting law jan 1st too right?

 

That's where I place my GPS anyway

And yes, there is a texting one starting Jan 1st

 

Honestly, just another reason to hate stupid California. This place has become the worst state to live in. No jobs. More government bs. Earthquakes. Fires. Bad drivers. Bad attitudes. Nasty people. What else... please feel free to add to my list.

 

i dont think the hands free one was necessary as much as the texting one, i almost kill myself everyday texting and driving

 

I don't believe either is necessary; a Nanny-state is only a few short steps away from totalitarianism.

 

Yup, that's why you cant mount your radar detector to the windshield. Mount to the dash or from the rear view mirror mount/headliner & its otay. I been complaining about the fact that you can't mount radar detector (device it legal to have in CA) to the glass but, you could mount a GPS or XM receiver which are usually bulkier...but they were okay because they didn't interfere with law enforcement/revenue generation.